Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castalia Plaza Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (11 Rentals)

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Wedgewood Coop
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Cypress II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress II

4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317

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Castalia Plaza, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Castalia Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castalia Plaza area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Prairie Woods Apartments priced from $750. Broadway Heights-Deactivated has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $759. Here are the most affordable Castalia Plaza apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Broadway Heights-DeactivatedA1 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$759
Cypress 1 (East Ridge)Classic 2/12BR,1BA$797
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castalia Plaza, IA

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castalia Plaza area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Emory - Altoona in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,562. The second greatest value Castalia Plaza apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Rock Creek Condos starting at $1,195 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castalia Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Emory - Altoona3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.26
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Broadway Heights-DeactivatedA1 - 60 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.58
Capitol Grove ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.70
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Castalia Plaza, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #63

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Castalia Plaza Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castalia Plaza Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Castalia Plaza Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Castalia Plaza Apartment is $750 at Prairie Woods Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Castalia Plaza Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Castalia Plaza is starting from $795 at Prairie Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable Castalia Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Castalia Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grand Homes (55+ Community) and starts from $975.

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